Relevant to: students
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Introduction
This handbook contains links to articles that will help students with self-service financial aid topics from how to apply, check for and submit supplemental requirements, accept awards, and appeal awards.
Applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Apply for Financial Aid – Information on FAFSA and NYS TAP.
Apply for Scholarships – refer to this link when checking the status of your scholarship applications and note their deadlines.
Apply for the NYS APTS grant – For Part Time registration only.
Financial Aid Notifications and Messages
Check Your Financial Aid Messages – private content of these messages requires that you log into MySUNYEmpire.
Outstanding Supplemental Financial Aid Requirements
View Additional Requirements
If Selected for FAFSA Verification Requirement
Request Your Tax Return Transcript
Request a Verification of Non-Filing Letter from the IRS
Viewing and Accepting Your Award
View Your Financial Aid Award and Accept Your Direct Loans
Complete Entrance Counseling and Sign the Master Promissory Note
Appeals
Special Condition and Professional Judgment Appeal